Trainings
Our trainings give communities, organizations, and leaders the skills they need to confidently work with data and technology. From data-informed decision-making and storytelling to geospatial mapping, interactive tools, and practical technical skills, our workshops are designed to build confidence, spark new ideas, and support impactful community work across Iowa.
Community Insights Website Walkthrough
This webinar introduces Community Insights, the new website for accessing data and resources previously available through the ISU Indicators website.
Essentials of ArcGIS Pro
This two-day course will explore the new, easy-to-use features in Esri’s ArcGIS Pro software suite.
Exploring spatial data with R
Dive into spatial data analysis in R using the sf package and tidycensus for accessing U.S. Census data.
Introduction to QGIS
This course is intended for both new and experienced users of geographic information systems.
Leading with Data Workshop Series
Leading with Data is a three-part virtual pilot workshop series that teaches a practical process for identifying, gathering, and using data to support community decisions.
Local Government Education Series
explore how to use IGFI resources to better understand where public dollars come from, how they are spent, and what those patterns mean for short- and long-term community sustainability.
Polk County Grant Writing Series - Data for Grant Writing
This program helps you utilize data for successful grant applications.
Unlocking the Power of Community Data: Introduction to Tableau Public
This is a hands-on workshop that introduces participants to using Tableau Public to turn local data into clear, actionable insights for community decision-making.